tenderize

Example Sentences

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The result didn’t taste as good as salt, but it was better than nothing, and the same residue could be used to tenderize tough leaves or meat.

From Literature

They have a reputation for being loaded with connective tissue that needs tenderizing or braising, but that hasn’t been my experience regardless of where I buy them — and they’re no bonier than a rib-eye steak.

From Seattle Times

Both ingredients help mellow out some of whole wheat’s more bitter undertones and tenderize the loaf, as well.

From Washington Post

But it also helps tenderize meat as acid — like wine, lemon juice and yogurt — break down the collagen and muscle fibers, while helping it retain all of its juices.

From Salon

These liquids help to tenderize the dough as well as provide richness.

From Salon